Financial Aid For Providing Hostel Facility To Transgender Students

Key facts

Benefit	₹4,000 monthly
Who	Transgender students in Kerala
How paid	Direct bank transfer
Implemented by	Department of Social Justice, Kerala
Official portal	https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Application window	Annual window — submit application at academic year start.

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive ₹4,000 per month to assist with hostel rent during their studies. This financial support aims to help transgender students continue their education without the burden of accommodation costs.

Who can apply

For: student
Resident of Kerala
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household

Transgender students residing in Kerala who are enrolled in Government, Aided, Un-aided, or Self-financing institutions can apply. Applicants must not be income tax payers and should not have any government employees in their family. Additionally, they must come from poor households.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the SUNEETHI portal.

Visit the SUNEETHI Online Service Application Portal.
Click on 'One time Registration' on the homepage.
Fill in your details such as Name, Email ID, and Mobile Number, then click 'Register'.
Enter the verification code sent to your mobile and click 'Verify'.
Complete the profile form with mandatory details and click 'Register'.
Log in using your mobile number and password on the SUNEETHI portal.
Update your personal information, contact details, identity cards, and bank details.
Select the scheme and click on 'Apply Now', then fill in the application form and submit.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Identity card (Aadhaar Card, Election ID/Voter ID)
Transgender ID card
Self-declaration for applicants under 18
Mobile number
Email id
Passport size photo
Self-declaration Affidavit stating the applicant is Transgender
Bank details - Copy of Pass Book
Educational Certificates/Course Certificate
Certificate from Hostel Authority/Building Owner
Other documents, if any

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are submitted and correctly filled out in the application form.
Payment not received	Check if the bank details provided in the application are accurate and up to date.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this scheme?

The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹4,000 per month to transgender students for hostel accommodation, helping them continue their education.

Who can apply for this financial aid?

Only transgender students from Kerala enrolled in various educational institutions are eligible to apply for this scheme.

Is there an income limit to qualify for this scheme?

No, there is no income limit for applicants under this scheme.

Do applicants need to submit a new application every year?

Yes, students must submit a new application at the beginning of each academic year to continue receiving benefits.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to provide an identity card, Transgender ID card, self-declaration for those under 18, bank details, educational certificates, and a certificate from the hostel authority.

Is the Transgender ID card mandatory for all applicants?

Only applicants over 18 years need to submit a Transgender ID card; those under 18 must provide a self-declaration certified by a parent or institution head.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.